The Darker Side
50 Years of Aretha Franklin’s Young, Gifted…
A look back at the Queen of Soul’s iconic album on its 50th anniversary.
The Darker Side
Bruno Major: A Musical Canvas
A conversation with Bruno Major about his career, songwriting, and becoming popular on TikTok.
Classical Music
Learning About the Art of the Mandolin From Avi…
Avi Avital on playing the mandolin, the history of mandolin and classical music, historically informed performance practice, commissions, and more,
A Permanent Shift to Streaming?
With the pandemic forcing concert cancellations and increasing the popularity of streaming, what can we expect to happen as masks come off across the country?
Record Hospital
Loop by Loop: Juana Molina at the Crystal Ballroom
Electronic artist Juana Molina played a captivating show at the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theater on April 23.
The Darker Side
Hozier - Wasteland, Baby! Review
With this being his second album, four long years after the release of his self titled, Hozier, the color of the music presented takes a more passionate turn than that of his previous album- where there once was the harrowing ring of “As It Was” or “Sedated”, both of which discuss the painful underside of nostalgia, and the loss of a more simple time, Hozier uses this album as canvas to let in some much needed light, giving way to feelings of eroticism and romance.
WHRB News
2022 Summer Orgy Season
From May 1-24, tune in for forty-four Orgy programs, including the complete works of Franz Schubert, songs from middle school years, a tribute to the Moog synthesizer, poetry through song, the best Afro-Cuban music, jazz from video game soundtracks, and much more—only on WHRB.
Classical Music
Historic Performances, Schubert Edition: 7 May,…
From 4:30–9 AM on Saturday, 7 May, as part of the Schubert 225 Orgy, WHRB will air a special segment of legendary historical recordings of Schubert's music.